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lighter

[lahy-ter] / ˈlaɪ tər /




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For a lighter read, don’t miss our look at a surprisingly hot market for winemakers—it happens to be 30,000 feet in the air.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Although lighter winds are expected on Monday, forecasters have warned temperatures are likely to rise again later in the week.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

“Wonder Man” indeed reveals this dramatic actor’s lighter side, but it’s Abdul-Mateen’s consistent ability to draw out his characters’ vulnerability that’s wielded so effectively.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

Any theory involving a hidden attractive force may need to account for the possibility that dark matter becomes effectively lighter as the Universe evolves.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

But it was little comfort, and Boaz was certain that as soon as the lion realized they were a much more appetizing prospect than a flimsy lighter, it’d be back.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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